बनारस की गलियां*****

  

 सुना है खूब रंगरेलियां मिलेंगी नहीं दुनिया की बेकलियां मिलेंगी,  मगर मरने पर भी बेढब, स्वर्ग में भी बनारस की   कहां गलियां मिलेंगी।

बेढब की ये पंक्तियां बनारस जैसे अलमस्त शहर के लिए गलत नहीं।

 बनारस में अगर गलियों की बात न हो तो गोया आपने बनारस जाना ही नही । अगर बनारस को जानना हो तो, गलियों की खाक छाननी पड़ेगी । 

ज़िंदगी को जीना और ज़िंदगी काटना इसमे अगर अंतर देखना हो तो बनारस की गलियों में हो आइए,  एक पक्का  महाली से मिल लीजिये । आप को समझ मे आ जायेगा की  अजी हम तो अभी ज़िंदगी काट रहे है। जिंदगी के करीब होने का फलसफा तो इनके पास है।

  बनारस में जब दिल्ली ,मुंबई बेंगलुरु या विदेश गए लोग वापस आते हैं ,तो उस शहर का बखान ऐसे करते है,  जैसे मानो कोई शहर का  बाबू किसी गांव वाले को शहर की मीमांसा समझाता है और वो भौचक सुनता है ।  

 लेकिन बनारसी तो बनारसी है , स्थूल निराकार समूचे ब्रह्माण्ड का केंद्र, उसको क्या दिल्ली क्या मुम्बई, क्या अमेरिका, वो तो इन सबको यहाँ खींच के, पप्पू के अड़ी पे पटक के चाय पिला के ,केशव का पान खिला के वापस भेजने की क्षमता रखता है। 

किम जोंग की मिसाइल का बटन भले अमेरिका को न पता हो लेकिन सच्चा बनारसी जानता है गुरु ,  किम वा कहा रक्खा  है । उसकी  इसी ज्ञान  क्षमता की इज्ज़त सभी करते है और मजाल ही किसी ने एक बनारसी के ज्ञान का छोर कोई पकड़ सके ,विज्ञान मीमांसा में आर्यभट्ट,इतिहास में अलबरूनी,तो काव्य में बाबा तुलसी सब पीछे छूट जाते है,आयुर्वेद की तो पूछिये मत यहा का बच्चा बच्चा जानता है चुना पी लेने से कैंसर कट जाता है।

 खैर छोड़िए इन शहरों की बात । आज बात  जिंदगी की करते हैं , जैसे शरीर में शिरा और धमनी की आवश्यकता होती है, 

 वैसे शहर के लिए आवश्यक होती हैं गलियाँ।  इन गलियों में ही बनारस बना और वाराणसी का जन्म हुआ । घूंघरानी गली ,कुंज गली, कचौड़ी गली, सिध्दहेश्वरी गली , चूहा गली ,हाथी गली,  न जाने कितनी गलियां है जिनका अस्तित्व गली होने तक ही सीमित है। 

 काशी भी कभी इन्हीं गलियों में बसता था रचता था और साहित्य सृजन में हाथ बंटाता था । इसी गली में भारतेंदु रहा करते थे तो वही उर्दू के शेक्सपियर कहे जाने वाले आगा हस्र कश्मीरी भी ताल्लुक रखते थे , इन गलियों में  कभी   काव्य रस की धारा बहती थी तो कभी यही चैती  ठुमरी भी बजती थी कभी टप्पा की और चैती  कजरी बजता था । 

 इन गलियों में ही पक्का महाल का जन्म हुआ , सच ही है बनारस गलियों में बसता है आज भी गलियों में ही बनारस है,  वैसे गलियों में गंदगी की भरमार है ।  गलियाँ हमेशा से इतनी गन्दी न थी अजी ये वो शहर था जहां गलियां दिन के 3 पहर मशक से धोयी जाती और स्थानीय लोग हाथ बटाते फिर  नगर पालिका का सृजन हुआ जिसने गलियों को साफ़ करने का बीड़ा उठाया ।तब से लेकर अब तक गलियां सफाई को तरस गयीं ।  

3 पहर  धुलने वाली गालियां  आज बस केवल बरसात के पानी  से ही  धुलती हैं। 

गलियों में जो दुकानें होती हैं, इनकी एक खासियत होती है कि उनका स्वाद तो बहुत अच्छा होता है ,और दाम कम होता है। कई बार तो दुकान है इसलिए कई बार यह दुकान चल नही पाती और  बंद हो जाती है क्योंकि  दाम  तो नहीं बढ़ा सकते लेकिन स्वाद से भी कोई समझौता नहीं कर सकते। राजबन्धु,रामभण्डार,रसकुंज, सब यही की देन है।

विश्वनाथ गली बाबा की गली है। भैरोनाथ,दंडपाणि ये विशेश्वर गंज ,संकठा जी संकठा गली,बाबा तैलंग स्वामी ।पंचगंगा वाली गली । ये काशी के चार खंबे है जिसपे काशी टिकी है।यही गोपाल मंदिर भी है जिसकी भव्यता देखते बनती है। 

ये गालियां काशी की धरोहर है। स्वतंत्रता संग्राम की गवाह इस गलियों ने अनगिनत बार अपने आँचल में क्रांतिकारियों को छुपाया,चाहे बिस्मिल हो भगत सिंह या आजाद,सब ने यहां इन गलियों में  आश्रय लिया। 

आजकल यूटूबर का ज़माना है ।लेकिन बेचारे आजतक दालमंडी को ही गली समझ के आत्ममुग्ध होते है ।

जब भी बनारस आइए गलियों से गले जरूर मिलिये ।क्योंकि विकास की बयार में कौन गली कब इतिहास बन जाये क्या पता

 बनारस में स्वयंसिद्ध हस्तियों की भरमार है वैसे ही गलियां भी स्वयं सिद्ध हैं । जिसके लिए बाबा कबीर ने कहा है काशी बस कर क्या हुआ जो घर औरंगाबाद

 एक समय था ज्ब काशी का अस्तित्व इन गलियों में था जिनको पक्का महल भी कहते हैं । ये गालियां सीधी थी टेढ़ी थी लेकिन सटीक थी । सीधी इतनी की आपको रास्ता मालूम ना हो तो भी आप पूरा काशी भ्रमण करसकते थे  और इतनी टेढ़ी इतनी की एक मोड़ भूलने पर सुबह से शाम हो जाए पर रास्ता ना मिले 

 इन गलियों संकीर्णता के चलते  भास्कर दर्शन सर्वथा अप्राप्त रहता है । धूप के अभाव में  और नदी की निकटता से नमी और सीलन   से यहां के मकानो में स्थायी बना रहता है ।

  कुछ तो  भौगोलिक और  कुछ नगर निगम की मेहरबानी से यहां पर गंदगी बदबू दीमक तिलचट्टा चूहे आपको हर जगह मिलेंगे लेकिन घर सर्वथा साफ सुथरे और बड़े होते है 

घरों की एक विशेषता है गोमुखी घर जिस के कारण मुख्य द्वार तो छोटा होता है लेकिन अंदर विशाल स्थान आंगन चाहे यहां के मकान हो या स्कूल सभी गोमुखी ही होते हैं ।

बनारस की गलियां बनारस की ज़िंदगी है शिरा है धमनी है । आज इनको सहेजने की जरूरत है।

Tent City in varanasi

Tent City Varanasi is the only  expensive tented resort,  located right on the banks of holy Ganga River offering panoramic views of the 84 ghats, temples and historic palaces with steps. The river-facing resort aptly captures the varanasi.

For more detail about tent city you can visit the site, but for me this is complete waste of money and nothing else because there are some point which can go in against of this tent city

1- Tent city is too much expensive

2-Tent city is not going to give you real vibe of Varanasi because this is situated at the other bank of river ganga.

3-every logistic supply has to be carried by company , there is no local food ,no feel of pious atmospheric feel of kashi

40 every thing is articulated and artificially designed and created.

5-  you can't feel the varanasi from outside of varanasi..This tent city is look like filmy shooting set

for more details about tentcity you can visit

No doubt this is very ambitious effort of company . Let's see success  of this project with fingers crossed

https://www.tentcityvaranasi.com/

Complete series of varanasi

Stay tune with Travelocity we are going to tell the story of Varanasi a complete narration

What to see ,not to see how to avoid froud,overcome with traffic jam .Best local cuisine..Etc ...So visit us and be with us 

kailash temple mysterious place

Kailash Temple, also known as the Kailasanatha Temple, is a rock-cut temple located in Ellora, Maharashtra, India. It is considered to be one of the most impressive examples of Indian rock-cut architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is an architectural marvel, with intricate carvings and sculptures covering its walls.

The temple is carved out of a single rock, and it is the largest monolithic structure in the world. It stands at a height of 100 feet (30 meters) and measures 358 feet (109 meters) by 233 feet (71 meters). The temple was built in the 8th century AD during the reign of the Rashtrakuta dynasty.

One of the most striking features of the temple is the depictions of Lord Shiva and his consort, Parvati, as well as their children, Ganesha and Kartikeya. The temple also features carvings of other Hindu deities such as Brahma, Vishnu, and Durga. The temple's exterior is adorned with images of elephants, lions, and other animals, as well as a series of beautifully carved statues of dancers, musicians, and divine beings.

Inside the temple, there is a large courtyard surrounded by pillared halls and smaller shrines. The main sanctum of the temple contains a large lingam, which represents Lord Shiva. The temple also has several other shrines dedicated to other deities. The temple is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus, and thousands of visitors come to Ellora each year to see it.

The construction of the temple, involving excavating the rock, carving and building the structure, took more than century, with work continued by different kings and their ministers, however it is not clear who is the main architect and master mind behind the design and construction of the temple.

The temple also known to have been inspirations to various other rock-cut temple around the India, and continues to be a source of inspiration for architects and scholars today.

How to book cheap flights

There are several ways to book cheap flights:

1. Book in advance: The earlier you book your flight, the more likely you are to get a good deal. Airlines often offer lower prices to people who book well in advance.

2. Be flexible with your travel dates: If you're able to be flexible with your travel dates, you can often find better prices. Consider traveling during off-peak times, such as midweek or overnight flights.

3. Compare prices: Use online travel agencies and fare comparison websites to compare prices across multiple airlines. This can help you find the best deal.

4. Sign up for price alerts: Many fare comparison websites offer price alerts, which will notify you when the price of a flight you're interested in changes.

5. Look for bundled deals: Some airlines and travel agencies offer bundled deals, which can include a flight, hotel, and car rental or other activities. These can be a good way to save money.

6. Check Budget Airlines: Some airlines like Ryanair, WizzAir, Easyjet are known for their cheap airfare. check if they have flights to your destination

7. Use rewards points: if you have rewards points or credit card points, use them to book your flight.

Keep in mind that there are many factors that can affect the price of a flight, such as the time of year, the route, and the class of service. By being flexible, comparing prices, and looking for deals, you can often find a cheap flight that meets your needs.

How to earn money

There are many ways to earn money. Here are a few ideas:

1. Get a job: You can earn money by working for someone else or for a company.

2. Start a business: You can start your own business selling products or services.

3. Freelance: You can offer your skills and services as a freelancer and work with clients on a project-by-project basis.

4. Invest: You can earn money by investing in the stock market or other investment vehicles.

5. Rent out a room: If you have a spare room, you can rent it out on sites like Airbnb to earn extra income.

6. Sell items online: You can sell items that you no longer need on sites like eBay or Facebook Marketplace.

7. Participate in paid surveys: You can earn money by completing paid surveys online.

Ten Tips for booking online hotels

1- don't rely on one website, always take reference  from various websites.

2- Always see star rating given by customers.

3-Location of hotel is very important from Google map see the location of hotel and near by locations.

4-Try yo book hotel where breakfast is free . This is cheaper and cost effective

5- Compare prices on various websites and look for various offers also.

6-Once you book the hotel call the hotel desk for confirmation because some times hotels are not being booked but websites gave the confirmation that your hotel is booked . In such case you may fall in big trouble.

7-See amenities carefully that is being provided by the  hotel like free Wi-Fi,free breakfast, air conditioner etc.

8-Many times you will get cheap resorts but often the are very far location, so visit carefully

9-Always do check-in on time .

10-Remember hotels  always uploaded the photos which are taken by professional photographers they tweak the parking area, room size, locations , Dining area etc.  So in this case review is very important and rating as well . So read reviews of visitors carefully many times negative reviews were being deleted by the websites,  so top  reviews are fake many times .

Top 10 Hidden gems in india to visit in india

It is often stated that there are far too many exotic locales in India that have been untouched by civilisation and tourist hoarding. While it might be tough for you to find out about most of them because they are hidden treasures in India, From exploring the extraordinary caves interspersed with nature’s blessed sights in Laitmawsiang, Meghalaya to standing atop the Murud Janjira fort in Maharashtra, there are far too many hidden gems to visit in India that you should opt for over the usual tourist destinations.

Laitmawsiang, Meghalaya

A trip to Meghalaya usually results in you charting out an itinerary with the most famous places to visit. However, while you're on your journey, try to stop by at Laitmawsiang, a quaint little village in East Khasi Hills, to check out the enchanting garden of Caves. Visit Meghalaya’s Laitmawsiang and feel like you've been transported to a fantasy world as the place has the most beautiful small waterfalls, ponds, water works, all nestled on nature's lap. It is a perfect setting for those who seek to be away from the noise of the city.

Ubbalamadugu Falls, Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh might not be all that famous for its natural beauty but is certainly has a hidden gem that you must explore. Ubbalamadugu Falls might not be all that famous when compared to the Athirapally Falls of Kerala but they definitely stand out as a blissful location, especially for trekkers and hikers. Imagine being wrapped in the serenity of nature as you hear birds chirp and Ubbalamadugu waterfalls while you make your big but shortlived escape from the city's bustle. When you do make your plans to visit Andhra Pradesh, do add Ubbalamadugu Falls to your list of places to visit.

Arvalem Caves, Goa

Give yourself a break from Goa's azure blue beaches and head to different locales instead. There is nothing that compares to the joy you will feel as you explore more of Goa and its cultural hotspots. The green valleys of Goa beckon you so give them some attention. In fact, visit the rock cut Arvalem Caves in Goa and relish the historic relevance that they possess. It is believed that these caves were a hideout for the Pandavas during their exile.

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Doodhpathri, Kashmir

Located in an untapped segment of the Budgam district is the exquisite Doodhpathri hill station. The tourist destination is easily one of the finest hidden gems of Kashmir and India. Get yourself postcard-worthy pictures at Doodhpathri with a lush green landscape and adorable sheep in the background. Not to mention how the mountain ranges further add to the beauty of the place and would stand out in your pictures.

Idukki, Kerala

Kerala manages to make every place a paradise. You visit God's Own Country and you'll be at a loss of words, thanks to the alluring green serenity. They've got fabulous beaches on the Malabar coast and green valleys of the Western Ghats, all encompassed to give tourists a taste at what beauty really means. Nestled away in the hills is one such hidden gem of Kerala, Idukki. From the scenic drive that you'll enjoy to the views of the valleys, Idukki will find a cosy spot in your memory box as one of the best places to visit in Kerala.

Maithon, Jharkhand

Jharkhand doesn't come across a traveller's go-to destination. However, they do have some interesting places. Maithon is one such paradisiacal place with white waterfalls that should be explored. There is scope for exploration and room for solitude while you're one with the nature. When you do make vacation plans for Jharkhand, do not miss Maithon as one of the places to visit.

Haflong, Assam

If relaxing and unwinding is what you wish to do during your vacation, then we recommend Haflong in Assam as one of the ideal places to visit. With the natural green landscape interspersed with fresh and sterilized air, there is absolutely nothing that would tick you off in this haven. Get yourself a piping hot cup of chai and sit by the balcony of your accommodation to soak in all the refreshing ambience of Haflong while you admire its celebrated lake.

Chopta, Uttarakhand

There is no dearth of trekking trails when you plan a trip to the North. The Himalayas and travellers with Columbus-blood have managed to explore some brilliant trekking trails in Uttarakhand. Chopta is one such place that also promotes its snow-capped trekking expeditions. You can choose to keep your treks minimal or you can go on a lengthy excursion by camping at Tungnath and Chandrashila. Residing in some of the lovely villages that fall along the way add to the serenity of the place. Chopta is easily one of the must-visit places in Uttarakhand.

Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadu

When it comes to Tamil Nadu, many often flock over to Pondicherry or Dhanushkodi or Kanyakumari. However, one of the perfectly hidden delights of the state's tourism comes from the small town of Tharangambadi, a once established Danish colony. Fort Dansborg, perched atop the coastal space of Tharangambadi, is a visual bliss. You would be enthralled by the serenity of the locale and further amazed by the robust structure made out of beige hues. Looking for zen? Visit Tharangambadi's Fort Dansborg to get what you seek.

Murud, Maharashtra

Murud's fame comes from its strong marine fort, Janjira. Perched atop the water body that connects with the Arabian Sea, the astounding beauty of Murud Janjira as a towering structure by the shores of the quaint town makes it one of the best places to visit in Maharashtra. It is quite the hidden gem that you should check out. Another interesting feature of the fort is that it holds a salt water tank in its premise, a fascinating addition to the lovely place!

Ways to see india

Amazing ways to see India

 India is a country of different cultures variety of languages with different taste,and flavour. It is the most colourful, chaotic and life-affirming country in the world – but planning a trip can feel daunting. The best advice is to curb your ambitions. 

Dont cover too much on a first visit

Trying to cover too much ground on a first visit is a mistake. You will get much more out of a leisurely exploration of a small corner, mixing just a few major tourist sites with downtime in villages or wildlife reserves. Nothing evokes the spirit of India more than strolling through a village during the sundown “dust hour” as the cattle make their way home along dirt streets to mud-brick houses bathed in a soft orange glow. The best time to visit India is from October to March, unless you are travelling north into the foothills of the Himalayas when the air is warmer in April and May and the forests full of colour. 

1- India through window of Railgadi(Train) India is having one of the largest train route network world wide, reaching into every corner of the country. The view through the train window is often far more interesting than that from a car or coach. And there are plenty of opportunities to meet the locals. there is unique experience once you travel throug train. From Delhi to Kolakata you will see lush green farms. In central part of india  in state madhypradesh you will find green hiil sorrounded by green dense forest. small stations  will give you new experience. includes time in Varanasi and Agra as well as rides on two of India’s famous hill railways up to Darjeeling and Shimla.

 2. Kerala nature`s pride

Kerala is a world of spices . You will get all kind of cusines here due to international influnces , from the breakfast rice idlis and dosas to the ginger-and-tamarind pickle accompanying its delicate curries and fragrant birianis. Explore the highlights of Kerala on an 12-night Explorer tour with Kuoni, from Cochin to Kumarakom, including a cooking demonstration and meal in a local family home, a tour of a spice garden in Periyar, an overnight cruise on Kerala’s backwaters and lunch at a local working farm which cultivates various ingredients including coconut, nutmeg, cocoa, bananas, peppers and other spices.

 3- Classic Rajasthan

Rajasthan is the cultural capital of India: the homeland of Hindus who fought with Mughals and British Crown to preserve their cultural identity. The result is a feast of flamboyant architecture and traditional arts and crafts that give pleasure at every turn. See my other article specially for jaipur detailed itinerary for the perfect holiday in Rajasthan offering a unique and carefully-tailored tour of some of India’s most fascinating sights. Wild Frontier’s Ultimate tour of Rajasthan 

 4-Beauty of both east

 On the river To cruise along the Brahmaputra River in Assam is to step back in time. Even the teak-decked riverboats are replicas of those used a century ago to bring tea planters and colonial officers into this remote part of north-east India. 

 5. A walk through village India

Village Ways pioneered walking holidays in rural India, working with communities to establish guesthouses and train guides. There’s a choice of five areas for inn-to-inn walks but the Kingdom of Kumaon is the most scenic. Designed as a tailored experience for a couple or a group of friends, you walk with a guide along gentle trails through terraced farmland and the wooded hills of the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary in the foothills of the Himalayas. Luggage is carried separately by porters. 

 6- In the saddle 

In Kerala Pedalling along country lanes watching India go about its daily business is a constant pleasure. Adventure tour specialist Explore offers small group cycling adventures in Rajasthan and Kerala. Its Kerala tour is graded easy and offers a diversity of rural rides from the highland coffee and tea plantations and forest hills to leisurely explorations of coastal communities and unspoilt beaches. 

Varanasi ...Historical city | Travel Varanasi |Top 10 best places in Varanasi

Varanasi the eternal city

Varanasi is one of the best religious tourist destination . Jyotirling of lord Shiva Vishweshwar  Mahadeo (Kashi Vishwnath) is situated here .

Varanasi is situated at the left bank of River Ganga ,that's why morning of Varanasi is considered as best morning in the world  (Subah-e-Banaras)  . There are 84 Ghats in Varanasi at the bank of rivers these Ghats holds beauty and culture altogether.

Varanasi is not a city, Varanasi is living style, Varanasi is a culture to perform. This city is regarded as sacred city for Hindus,Buddhists,and Jains.  It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the oldest in India.   People can also referred this city as  "the city of temples", "the holy city of India", "the religious capital of India", "the city of lights", "the city of learning", and "the oldest living city on earth.

Being a tourist spot this city is very famous for many diversified things like Paan, Banarasi Sarees, Banarasi Towel (Gamcha). Sweets, wooden toys etc.

PLACES TO VISIT

Saranath Baudhist Shrine

Bharat mata temple

Sri kashi vishwanath temple

Baba  kal bhairav

New Vishwanath temple BHU

Bharat kala kendra

Manas Mandir

Ganga Boat Ride

Important Ghats are :

Kedar Ghat

Adi keshav ghat
Panch ganga

Manikarnika Ghat

Manikarnika
Dashashwmedh ghat

Manmandir Ghat Observatory like Jantar Mantar

Kedar ghat
Harishchandra ghat

Chet singh ghat
Tulsi Ghat
Asi Ghat

Tibbetean temple

Nepali temple

Chunar fort

Ganga arti

Windham fall

Lakhniya dari fall

Ramnagar museum

Ramnagr fort

Sankat mochan temple

Durga temple

Tridev Mandir

Banarasi sarees

Varanasi is famous for Banarasi sarees also. Variety of colours,design and traditional pattern you will find here . Once you visit varanasi you can purchase sarees . Most of the genuine saree shops are situated at near by chowk area.  Price ranges from  1000 to lacs .

Banarasi Sarees

Alert

Varanasi is very crowded and congested city. Since this city is very old so road are confined into narrow lane. You will always struck into traffic jam if you travel with car. So, it is better to go with electric auto rikshaw.

How to reach

Varanasi is very popular city with international airport so you can reach either by train ,road or air . Connectivity is very good.

Banarasi taste

Varanasi is known for its taste and varieties in food you can enjoy following things at following places.

Banarasi launglata Rajbandhu and Ram bhandar

Banarasi pan Keshav pan

Banarasi dum aloo chowk

Kachori  lanka Rajshri kachhari

Malaiyyo chaukhambha

Malayi puri tha theri bazar

Kalakand

Chena dahi bada

Thandai Godowliya mishrambu baba thandayii

Choora matar lanka deena chat

Laxmi tea toast

Lassi Ramnagar

Ideal time to visit Varanasi

Varanasi becomes very hot during summers and very cold during winter so ideal time to visit varanasi is from October Before Navratri to March up to holi

Ganga

River Ganga

is the only place where River ganga is flowing from South to north direction  .So visiting Ganga, bathing in Ganga will give you a pious feel and you will enjoy a lot .Most of the rituals are being done at the bank of river. Ganga is every thing for Varanasi. You can enjoy boat ride also. Boat riding in Varanasi is very amazing ,rates are cheaper but bargaing is very high, in 300 to 500 you can easily book a boat from Dashashwmedh Ghat to Assi ghat. 

Varanasi is not a city . Varanasi is tradition if you visit Varanasi don't judge by roads cleanliness or traffic . But enjoy the feel of being Banarasi . Enjoy the taste and culture of this place.

Best area to stay

Varanasi is very congested and crowded city here one km travel is equivalent to 3 km of other city due to poor traffic sence,crowd  and encroachment so try to book hotels as near as possible to ghats. don't rely on online booking platforms like mmt,oyo, once book the hotel always check the location on hotel from map. you can stay at near by Godowlia,Assi,Ravindrpuri,shivala, Lanka,BHU, Bhelupur, these areas are safe and very near to main attraction points.

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Pink city Jaipur: The city of glory and pride

Pink city Jaipur

The city of glory and pride

Jaipur is capital of Rajasthan, this city tells the glorious history of rajputs and royal culture of Rajputana.

Jaipur was founded by Sawai Raja Jai singh. This city is also called as pink city due to terracotta paint on walls. Jaipur is very lovely city and people here  are very friendly  and peace loving in nature.

How to reach

Jaipur can be reached via train,road,and air

By Road

Jaipur is located on National Highway No.8 connecting Delhi and Mumbai. National Highway 12 links Jaipur with Kota and National Highway 11 links Bikaner with Agra passing through Jaipur. RSRTC operates bus service to major cities in Rajasthan, New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab and Gujarat.

By  Train

Jaipur Junction railway station is well connected to all major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Indore, Lucknow, Visakhapatnam and Ahmedabad. Other stations include Gandhinagar, Durgapura, Jagatpura, Ninad Benad and Sanganer.

By Air

Jaipur International Airport is in Sanganer, 12.2 km (8 miles) from the centre.  . The airport operates regular domestic services to major Indian cities Including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Raipur, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Indore, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Udaipur and Varanasi. International destinations served include Dubai, Muscat, Bangkok, Sharjah and Kuala Lumpur.

Best areas to stay in Jaipur

Since Jaipur is big city and very open with wide roads and clean city so,you can stay every where but try to stay at near by hawa mahal because most of areas are closely situated at very near by of hawa mahal.

Local cuisine

Dal bati and churma. Bajre,makke ki rot ,khichda, saag,

Tuck into a spread of local mutton specialties such as spicy lal maas & jungli maas with bajra roti.

Pair street food snacks like flaky lentil-stuffed kachori with a cooling yogurt-based lassi.

Aware

 Jaipur is pure tourist city,tourist visit jaipur to see cultural heritage of india ,so bargaining in local markets is very high , be aware with frauds and cheating in local market like hawa mahal market,bapu market and in jauhari bazar.

Things to do

Amer fort

Amer sound and light

Albert palace and museum

City palace

Jantar mantar

Nahar garh fort
Hawa mahal

Jay garh fort
Rambag palace
Craft museums
Jal mahal

Govind ji temple
Jaipur fabric shopping

Raj mandir cinema hall

Bapu bajar

Jauhari market
Birla planetarium
Chowki dhani

Jhalna leopard safari

Crafts :

Some of the crafts include bandhani, block printing, stone carving and sculpture, tarkashi, zari, gota-patti, kinari and zardozi, silver jewellery, gems, kundan, meenakari and jewellery, Lakh ki Chudiya, miniature paintings, blue pottery, ivory carving, shellac work and leather ware.

When to visit

Best season to visit Jaipur is from September to march

Suggested day plan

You can make 3 days plan to visit Jaipur but if you have more than 3 days to visit jaipur you can enjoy marketing,other places listed above and taste local cuisine.
Brief overview of the tour:

Day 1: Govind dev ji temple ,Albert palace museum.,City palace,Hawa mahal, Take light Lunch ,Jantar Mantar, then go to Amer fort in night enjoy sound and light show of Amer fort.
Day 2: Enjoy Marketing at Bapu bazar,Jauhari Bazar,Birla planetarium and then go to Chowki Dhani and see night show in rajmandir cinema hal
Day 3:
Nahar Garh, Jai garh fort,leopard safari or if you want to visit khatu shyam ji or Rani sati you can on third day in one day you can cover both places.